13. BRAKE SYSTEM
13-16
Mongoose/KXR 250
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
Drain brake fluid of both the rear brake side
and the combination brake side. (
Ö
13-12)
Remove the brake pads. (
Ö
13-11)
Remove the caliper mounting bolts and
remover the caliper.
Remove the caliper housing bolts
Using an air blow gun, pressurize the
caliper fluid chamber to push out the piston.
Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
To prevent brake fluid from splashing on
the parts nearby, cover the parts with
cloth.
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Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts
before removing the caliper mounting
.
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Use care not to cause scratch on the
cylinder bore.
Do not reuse the piston seal and dust
seal that have been removed.
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Place a rag over the piston to prevent it
from popping out and flying and keep
hand off the piston.
Be careful of brake fluid which can
possibly splash.
Do not use high pressure air but
increase the pressure gradually.
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Bolts
Bolts
Seals
Piston